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The Department of Commerce is requesting public comments on the necessity and impact of their information collection activities related to short supply activities, such as the registration of U.S. agricultural commodities for exemption from export limits and petitions for monitoring or controls on recyclable metallic materials. The public can submit comments until March 16, 2021, which will help assess the effectiveness and burden of these reporting requirements. This request for comments is part of the department's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aiming to ensure these collections serve their intended purpose without imposing excessive burdens.

In a new rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed Sudan from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, effective December 14, 2020. This change means Sudan is no longer subject to certain export controls, allowing it to be eligible for more license exceptions. Sudan has been moved from the list of countries supporting terrorism to Country Group B, which makes it easier to export certain U.S. products to Sudan. However, some licensing restrictions remain on specific exports and reexports.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has updated the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by removing three entities from the Unverified List (UVL) after successful verification of their legitimacy and reliability in the end-use of items covered under the EAR. The entities removed from the UVL include DMA Logistics GmbH in Germany and Integrated Production and Test Engineering (IPTE) in Mexico. This action restores the eligibility of these entities to use license exceptions for exports, reexports, and transfers under the EAR. The rule takes effect on January 11, 2021, and is not considered significant under Executive Orders 13563 and 12866.

The Department of Commerce is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on their process of collecting information regarding objections to Section 232 adjustments on imports of steel and aluminum. This feedback will help them determine the necessity and impact of their data collection and find ways to make it more efficient and less burdensome. Citizens are encouraged to submit comments by April 1, 2025, and can do so via the provided email addresses. The information collected is used to evaluate national security considerations related to these imports.

The Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee is scheduled to have a meeting on March 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time through teleconference. The meeting will have both open and closed sessions. During the open session, there will be remarks from senior management, and reports by working groups and regime representatives. The closed session will involve discussions about sensitive matters related to export controls. To participate in the open session or submit inquiries, interested individuals must contact Ms. Yvette Springer by March 4, 2021. The closed portion of the meeting is restricted to protect pre-decisional information and export control policy deliberations.

Derby Clerfe was convicted of conspiring to illegally export handguns from the United States to Haiti without proper licenses. As a result, the U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to deny Clerfe's export privileges for two years and revoke any related licenses. Additionally, others are prohibited from assisting Clerfe in acquiring or handling export-controlled items. Clerfe has the option to appeal this order within 45 days.

The Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee (SITAC) will have a meeting on March 2, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. via teleconference. During this meeting, there will be a public session that includes welcomes, industry presentations, and new business discussions. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public to discuss sensitive matters related to export controls. The public can attend on a first-come, first-served basis and may submit written statements or present orally if time allows. For more information, contact Yvette Springer.

The Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on March 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time via teleconference. The Committee advises the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Administration on matters related to the Export Administration Regulations, and the meeting will be divided into an open session and a closed session. The open session will cover topics like regulations updates and working group reports, and it is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public can present oral statements or submit written statements before or after the meeting, and for more information, they can contact Yvette Springer.

The Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will hold a meeting on March 10, 2025, to discuss export control policies and provide advice to the Secretary of Commerce and other federal officials. Part of the meeting will be open to the public, while the remainder will be closed to safeguard sensitive information. The open session will feature working group reports, industry presentations, and open discussions. The public can join the open session via teleconference or in person, though space is limited.

The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a new information collection process in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This process involves firms wishing to participate in NATO International Bidding, which requires them to be certified as competent. These companies must submit a form (BIS-4023P) along with financial reports and project resumes. The feedback period is open for 60 days, aiming to assess the necessity and efficiency of the information being collected.